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Vijaya Diagnostic CentreBOM:543350 -5.16%83 Gross Margin % is 88.64% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 87.11. GuruFocus rates BOM:543350 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,191.11 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 194 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, Vijaya Diagnostic Centre ranks better than 94.85% on this metric.
BOM:543350's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 94.85% of 194
companies
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry
Industry Median: 51.14
vs BOM:543350: 88.37
Vijaya Diagnostic Centre had a gross margin of 88.64% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Vijaya Diagnostic Centre (BOM:543350) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Vijaya Diagnostic Centre had a gross margin of 88.64% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Vijaya Diagnostic Centre Gross Margin % Related Terms
Vijaya Diagnostic Centre Gross Margin % Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
BOM:543350 vs TMO, DHR, IDXX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Vijaya Diagnostic Centre's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Vijaya Diagnostic Centre Gross Margin % vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry
For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Vijaya Diagnostic Centre's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vijaya Diagnostic Centre's Gross Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Vijaya Diagnostic Centre (BOM:543350) has a Gross Margin % of 88.64% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Vijaya Diagnostic Centre and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 87.11. Over the past decade, Vijaya Diagnostic Centre's Gross Margin % has ranged from 84.53 to 88.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Vijaya Diagnostic Centre ranks #10 out of 194 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is Vijaya Diagnostic Centre's Gross Margin % too high?
Vijaya Diagnostic Centre's current Gross Margin % of 88.64% is near median its 10-year median of 87.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 84.53 to a high of 88.37. The Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median Gross Margin % is 51.14. Vijaya Diagnostic Centre's value of 88.64% is 73.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vijaya Diagnostic Centre ranks #10 out of 194 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vijaya Diagnostic Centre has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vijaya Diagnostic Centre's Gross Margin % compare to TMO and DHR?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, Vijaya Diagnostic Centre ranks #10 out of 194 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Vijaya Diagnostic Centre in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.14. Vijaya Diagnostic Centre's value of 88.64% is 73.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Vijaya Diagnostic Centre's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 84.53 to 88.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 87.11 vs. the industry median of 51.14, Vijaya Diagnostic Centre has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
The median Gross Margin % among Medical Diagnostics & Research companies is 51.14, based on 194 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vijaya Diagnostic Centre's current Gross Margin % of 88.64% is 73.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Vijaya Diagnostic Centre and its competitors. For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, the median Gross Margin % is 51.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vijaya Diagnostic Centre's current Gross Margin % is 88.64%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 87.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vijaya Diagnostic Centre stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vijaya Diagnostic Centre (BOM:543350) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,191.11, compared to a current price of ₹1,341.10 — trading 12.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 88.64%, which is near median its 10-year median of 87.11 and 73.3% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median of 51.14. Vijaya Diagnostic Centre's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vijaya Diagnostic Centre (BOM:543350), the current Gross Margin % is 88.64% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Vijaya Diagnostic Centre (BOM:543350) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vijaya Diagnostic Centre stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,341.10 is trading 12.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,191.11.
GuruFocus considers Vijaya Diagnostic Centre to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:543350:
Gross Margin %: 88.64% (near median its 10-year median of 87.11)
GF Value™: ₹1,191.11 vs. price of ₹1,341.10 (12.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 73.3% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research median (#10 of 194)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:543350 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vijaya Diagnostic Centre Ltd operates a diagnostic chain in Southern India. The company offers a one-stop solution for pathology and radiology testing services. It provides routine tests, specialized pathology tests, basic tests, and radiology tests. The company also offers a broad spectrum of customized health and wellness packages to its customers. The company's revenue comes from many diagnostic centers, where high-volume sales drive its earnings. The Company operates within India. The company's operations fall within a single business segment, which is Diagnostic Services.
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